Calvinism: Introduction to the Study of Calvinism Overview of the Calvinistic Doctrine

Beginning the Christian life with sound doctrine is a wonderful thing. Some people have accepted twenty different "gospels" in just as many years; it is difficult to say how many more they will embrace before they reach their destination. I give thanks to God for teaching me the gospel at a young age since I am completely pleased with it and do not desire to learn anything else. A constant shift in the creed is certain loss. You won't need to construct a particularly huge loft to store the apples if a tree must be removed two or three times every year. People who are constantly changing their theological beliefs are unlikely to bear many fruits to the glory of God. It is beneficial for new Christians to start with a clear grasp of the important foundational principles that the Lord has revealed in His Word. Why, if I believed what some preach about the phony, fleeting salvation, I would hardly be thankful for it; however, knowing that those whom God saves, He saves with an everlasting salvation, knowing that He gives to them everlasting righteousness, knowing that He establishes them on an everlasting foundation of everlasting love, and knowing that He will bring them to His everlasting kingdom, oh, then I do wonder, and I am astonished. - from the Opening